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Mark Athitakis
Mark Athitakis, a contributing editor for Associations Now, has written on nonprofits, the arts, and leadership for a variety of publications. He is a coauthor of The Dumbest Moments in Business History and hopes you never qualify for the sequel.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
What “Recession Ready” Means Now
In 2019, fears of a recession were swelling. The fears are back again, but lessons learned from the…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Museum Group Launches Plan to Bring DEI to Accreditation
The three-year initiative marks the American Alliance of Museums' first major update to its standards in 20 years,…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
How Leaders Can Take Feedback in Stride
Anybody in the C-suite knows handling criticism is part of the job. But ensuring that you hear honest…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Association Pivots Again to Virtual Conference After Hurricane Ian
The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies was forced to cancel its in-person event in Florida,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Why a Better Board Culture Matters
A new NACD report highlights the importance of solid norms and a cohesive culture on boards. A close…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Why the Office Gender Gap Persists
Since #MeToo, many leaders have pledged to address inequities at the office. As a LeanIn.org report shows, it…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
New Website Educates Ohio Voters on Judicial Races Ahead of Election Day
Through the Judicial Votes Count website, the Ohio State Bar Association provides information to voters who often skip…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Why the Return-to-Office Plan Remains a Challenge
A new study shows more leaders and workers increasingly embrace a return to the office. But leaders need…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
A Leader’s Role in a Toxic Workplace Culture
Newly organized workplaces can still have old-fashioned organizational problems. A leader isn’t responsible for all of them, but…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why CEOs Need a Wellness Plan Too
Stress levels at work are higher than ever, as are demands on executives. The path forward starts with…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Why Leaders Should Take a Close Look at Sponsorships
Sponsors want a better relationship with your members, and thought-leadership opportunities can provide them. But make sure that…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
New Pricing Models for Meetings
Inflation and virtual options have made setting attendee prices for association meetings trickier. Organizations are using creative new…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
A Double Dose of Meeting Security
Whether meeting online, in person, or both, associations need to keep security concerns top of mind. Envisioning and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Sponsorship Options With Value for Everyone
More member access, thought leadership opportunities, year-round conversations: Sponsors are looking for more than just signs and shout-outs…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Tips for Budget-Conscious Meeting Planners
A host of economic forces threatens to break association conference budgets. There are no easy solutions, but a…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
What Will Make Boards More Diverse?
Despite various efforts in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, people of color remain scarce in board leadership roles.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Can Leaders Stop “Quiet Quitting”?
It’s a new term for a very old problem—low morale. But the workplace is different now, and improving…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
First Steps for Going Global
Taking your mission outside the United States can be full of uncertainty, but so can standing pat. One…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
How to Lead an Employee Who Doesn’t Want a Promotion
Not every employee thinks of “promotion” the same way. For execs, that’s an opportunity to rethink how you…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Key Leadership Lessons from #ASAE22
Beyond offering tips for improving strategies and tactics, or tweaking policies and processes, speakers at the 2022 ASAE…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
A Better Process for Better Decisions
Leaders who act “from the gut” are often swayed by a host of biases. One Nobel-winning psychologist has…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Four Tips for Addressing Leadership Biases
Managing people hasn't been the same since COVID-19. In advance of their session at the ASAE Annual Meeting…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
#ASAE22 Keynote: Safi Bahcall’s Call to Experiment
During the #ASAE22 opening keynote on Sunday morning, former biotech CEO and author Safi Bahcall challenged attendees to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Can You Benefit From a “Simplicity Sprint”?
Google is under financial pressure to get a handle on its workplace inefficiencies. But even healthy associations can…
